Clearvision ridesafe glove

ABSTRACT

The present invention  10  discloses a glove  11  having an elongated elastomeric base member  34  substantially positioned over the proximal thumb phalanx  30  having a plurality of pliable blade-like elements  28  whereby the wearer  23  of the gloves can extend the thumb  30  and in a single motion using the pliable blade-like elements  28,  wipe the transparent visor portions  20  of eye protection devices  24  without totally obstructing the vision of the wearer. The elongated elastomeric member  34  is comprised of a plurality of pliable blade-like elements  28  exteriorly positioned on the glove  11  extending through an aperture  38  to a planar flange element  40  located between the exterior glove material  36  and the interior glove liner  14  providing structure  46  for fixedly positioning the elongated elastomeric member  34  to the exterior  36  and/or interior layer  42  of the glove by any structure  46  known within the art, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to gloves and, morespecifically, to gloves having an elongated elastomeric membersubstantially positioned over the proximal thumb phalanx having aplurality of pliable blade-like elements whereby the wearer of thegloves can extend the thumb and in a single motion using the pliableblade-like elements, wipe the transparent portions of eye protectiondevices without totally obstructing the vision of the wearer.

The elongated elastomeric member is comprised of a plurality of pliableblade-like elements exteriorly positioned on the glove extending throughan aperture to a planar flange element located between the exteriorglove material and the interior glove liner providing means for fixedlypositioning said elongated elastomeric member to the exterior and/orinterior layer of the glove by any means well known within the art, suchas, bonding, sewing or riveting.

The glove of the present invention is designed for snowmobiles,motorcycles, skiers, ATV riders, fireman shields and other personswearing helmeted face shields or eye protection devices that may becomeobstructed due to weather or environmental conditions.

The hazards for the individual are exponentially increased whenmotorized vehicles are considered as they will project wet particlematter for considerable trailing distance. It becomes especiallyhazardous for riders of open trailing vehicle where the wet particlematter will accumulate on protective eyewear or face shields. Attemptsto clean the transparent elements will often result in smearing theparticle matter causing poorer visual conditions.

2. Description of the Prior Art

There are other gloves having special features, some of them havingvision clearing device designed for clearing goggles or glasses. Typicalof these is U.S. Pat. No. 4,051,553 issues to Howard on Oct. 4, 1977.

Another patent was issued to Sundberg on Sep. 30, 1980 as U.S. Pat. No.4,224,692. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 4,441,213 was issued to Trumble etal. on Apr. 10, 1984 and still yet another was issued on Jul. 19, 1988to Girard as U.S. Pat. No. 4,757,556.

Another patent was issued to Kamenske on Nov. 29, 1988 as U.S. Pat. No.4,787,113. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 4,847,915 was issued to Keene onJul. 18, 1989. Another was issued to Swan on Nov. 21, 1989 as U.S. Pat.No. 4,881,276 and still yet another was issued on Dec. 15, 1998 toPajarola as U.S. Pat. No. 5,848,440.

Another patent was issued to Lenhart on Mar. 30, 1999 as U.S. Pat. No.5,887,282. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 6,014,775 was issued to Missry onJan. 18, 2000 and still yet another was issued on Feb. 1, 2000 to Andreuas U.S. Pat. No. 6,018,837.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,051,553 Inventor: Arthur R. Howard Issued: Oct. 4, 1977

For football, a hard foam rubber pad is affixed to the back of alightweight cotton glove. The pad extends over the knuckles,(metacarpo-phalangeal joint), of a hand inserted in the glove. The padis molded so as to force the fingers to naturally curl without consciouseffort, but allowing the fingers to be straightened with consciouseffort. By curling the fingers, the probability that the fingers will bebent backward over the back of the hand with resultant injury is greatlyreduced. The pad also protects the back of the hand from direct injury.In addition, latex rubber affixed to the fingers, thumb, and palm of theglove enables an athlete to grip a ball with greater facility.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,224,692 Inventor: Darrell W. Sundberg Issued: Sep. 30,1980

A multi-layer work glove is formed of a two part interior fabric liningdirectly contacting and encompassing the hand of the wearer with sideseams joining the two parts in which an exterior surface layer ofplastic material is bonded to the fabric lining and where a plurality ofvent holes is formed through the interior fabric lining and the exteriorsurface layer of plastic material at web locations between the fingersand thumb of the hand outside of the work engaging surfaces.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,441,213 Inventor: William P. Trumble et al. Issued: Apr.10, 1984

A flexible, tear resistant, particularly for use near live wires orequipment, is of unitary structure, having an inner layer of naturalrubber, particularly suited for high voltage protection, and an outerlayer of urethane elastomer bonded thereto and giving tear and abrasionresistance. Bulges are formed across the back of the main portion of theglove and across the back at each finger and the thumb, to provideexcess material which permits ready bonding of fingers and thumb forgripping, without restriction by the glove.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,757,556 Inventor: Donald A. Girard Issued: Jul. 19, 1988

A glove for a skier or motorcyclists or other person wearing goggles orglasses. The glove has a front glove portion for covering the palm andadjacent forward portions of the fingers, and an enclosing portionconnecting the opposite sides of the front portion and enclosing therest of the hand and fingers. A short, flexible, though somewhat stiff,squeegee is secured to said enclosing portion and extends outwardlytherefrom, so that the user can employ the squeegee to free his gogglesor glasses from snow or rain deposited thereon.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,787,113 Inventor: David R. Kamenske Issued: Nov. 29,1988

A squeegee for mounting on the back of a operator's hand, comprising abase portion; a device for attaching the base portion to a operator'shand, such device preferably a strap, a upwardly projecting portionattached to said base at its lower end, the upwardly projecting portionbeing flexible and thin enough for good wiping qualities. The outwardlyprojecting portion being thick enough to avoid a tendency to ride overthe top of water on a smooth surface to be squeegeed.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,847,915 Inventor: Howard B. Keene Issued: Jul. 18, 1989

The invention involves a baseball glove with a flexible heelconstruction. The glove comprises a front panel forming the front wallof the glove and a back panel forming the back wall of the glove, thefront and back panels being secured together at peripheral margins ofthe glove to form a glove shell having finger and thumb stalls. A linerhaving a palm liner panel is disposed on the inside of the shell. Thefront panel and the palm liner panel of the glove have lower edgemargins arranged so that the outside face of the front panel is inopposing face-to-face relation with the outside face of the palm linerpanel. The edge margins are stitched together to form a flexible heelseam running across the bottom of the glove with the stitching beingsubstantially concealed from view. A relatively thin flexible heel padis disposed between the front panel and the palm liner panel above theheel seam. The front panel and the palm liner panel, as secured togetherby the aforesaid flexible heel seam, combine with the flexible heel padto form a flexible heel construction which is readily flexible tofacilitate closing of the glove.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,881,276 Inventor: Richard L. Swan Issued: Nov. 21, 1989

A cold weather sports glove including at least one of the fingers orthumb having an area of low coefficient of friction and at least oneopposing finger or thumb having an area of high coefficient of friction.The glove is formed with a layer of compressible neoprene foam rubber,which forms the outer surface of the glove having a high coefficient offriction. Nylon pads are coupled to the outer surface of the foam rubberlayer at the distal ends of pre-selected fingers or thumb. The area oflow friction, formed by the nylon pads, permits the user to performactivities requiring a relative slipping motion between the user'sfinger or thumb and the device being used. The area of high friction,formed by the foam rubber layer, permits the user to grasp and releaseobjects with more sensitivity and precision due to its compressibility.In fishing, preferably the thumb and index finger of the glove haveareas of low coefficient of friction. In hunting, preferably the indexfinger of the glove is covered with an area of low coefficient offriction on both its palm and backhand sides. In archery, preferably theindex finger, the middle finger and the pinky have areas of lowcoefficients of friction on their palm side to permit the bowstring toslide thereon when released. In a snowmobile mitt, preferably the indexfinger has an area of low coefficient of friction, while the thumb andthe mitt portions are covered with areas of high coefficients offriction.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,848,440 Inventor: Nando Pajarola Issued: Dec. 15, 1998

To provide, selectively, protection for the thumb of a user, especiallyduring sporting events, such as skiing or snowboarding, or release ofthe thumb from the protection, the glove is formed with a strap (15)passing at least in part across the palm surface of the glove and havinga loose or raised portion to define, with the palm of the hand, a loop(13) through which the thumb of the glove can be passed for protection,or withdrawal. The strap (15) is attached laterally from the root of thesecond or index finger of the glove on one side and, at the other sideof the loop, in the region of the third and/or fourth finger of theglove. Preferably, one of the attachment members (15a) is releasable andreconnectable, for example formed by a hook and loop connection.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,887,282 Inventor: Klaus Lenhart Issued: Mar. 30, 1999

A glove with an integrated wrist strap for a pole, such as ski poles,cross-country poles, hiking sticks, walking sticks and the like has anupper surface that defines a palm side, a back side, a wrist part and athumb joint part. The wrist strap is formed integrally with the gloveand includes a circumferentially adjustable loop part that wraps aroundthe wrist part, an attachment part which extends on the palm side of theglove in the region of the thumb joint part, and a pull tab whichextends on the outside of the glove. Also included is a binding elementthat is attached to the attachment part and the pull-tab. The bindingelement, the attachment part and the pull-tab are located adjacent thethumb joint part on the palm side of the glove. The pull-tab is embodiedas at least partly elastic and secured releasably to the upper surface.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,014,775 Inventor: Ezra Missry Issued: Jan. 18, 2000

An improved golf glove of a type having a pinkie engaging portion forengaging the pinkie, a ring finger engaging portion for engaging thering finger, a middle finger engaging portion for engaging the middlefinger, an index finger engaging portion for engaging the index finger,a thumb engaging portion for engaging the thumb, a palm engaging portionfor engaging the palm, a back hand engaging portion for engaging theback of the hand, a wrist engaging portion for engaging the wrist andhas a through slot that extends longitudinally along the back of thehand portion, a fastening flap fixedly attached at a fixed edge to theback of the hand portion to one side of the through slot and extendingtherefrom over the through slot to the back of the hand portion on theother side of the through slot where it is selectively maintainedthereagainst by mating portions of hook and loop fasteners. Theimprovement includes a pair of magnets contained in the fastening flap.The pair of magnets serve accelerate blood flow in the ulnar artery, thepisiform bone, and the ulnar nerve. The improved blood flow acts in atherapeutic manner while at the same time improving feel during play.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,018,837 Inventor: Elizabeth M. Andreu Issued: Feb. 1,2000

A Cleaning and Scouring Glove for providing a waterproof glove usefulfor scrubbing and cleaning. The inventive device includes a waterproofglove including a palm portion, a back portion, finger stalls, and athumb stall cooperatively joined together to fit a wearer's hand. Agenerally flexible scouring material is disposed on each of the fingerstalls and the thumb stall, and a generally flexible absorptive materialis provided on the palm portion of the glove thereby facilitatingdifferent types of washing actions with the same glove.

While these gloves having special features, some of them having visionclearing device designed for clearing goggles or glasses may be suitablefor the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be assuitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafterdescribed.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The present invention discloses a glove having an elongated elastomericbase member substantially positioned over the proximal thumb phalanxhaving a plurality of pliable bladelike elements whereby the wearer ofthe gloves can extend the thumb and in a single motion using the pliableblade-like elements, wipe the transparent visor portions of eyeprotection devices without totally obstructing the vision of the wearer.The elongated elastomeric member is comprised of a plurality of pliableblade-like elements exteriorly positioned on the glove extending throughan aperture to a planar flange element located between the exteriorglove material and the interior glove liner providing means for fixedlypositioning the elongated elastomeric member to the exterior and/orinterior layer of the glove by any means well known within the art, suchas, bonding, sewing or riveting.

A primary object of the present invention is to provide a glove orgloves with means for clearing eye protective visually transparentelements of wet particle matter that may accumulate on said transparentelements.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a glove having anelongated elastomeric member exteriorly positioned substantially overthe proximal thumb phalanx and extending parallel thereto.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a glove havingan elongated elastomeric member having a plurality of pliable blade-likeelements positioned thereon.

Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a glovehaving an interior liner layer and an exterior surface layer having anelongated aperture extending parallel and over the outside of the thumb.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an elongatedelastomeric member having a planar base flange element residing betweena first glove exterior layer and a second glove interior layer.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an elongatedelastomeric member having a planar flange element providing means forfixed positioning said elongated elastomeric member to said exteriorglove layer and/or said interior glove liner.

Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a glovehaving an elongated elastomeric member having a flange element fastenedto said glove by any means known within the art, such as, bonding,sewing or riveting.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a glove having anelongated elastomeric member positioned over the thumb whereby the usethereof will not totally impair the vision during use.

Additional objects of the present invention will appear as thedescription proceeds.

The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art byproviding glove(s) having an elongated elastomeric member positionedover the thumb having a plurality of pliable blade-like elements wherebythe thumb of the wearer can be extended and in a single motion using thepliable blade-like elements, wipe the transparent portions of eyeprotection devices without totally obstructing the vision of the wearer.

The elongated elastomeric member has a plurality of pliable blade-likeelements exteriorly positioned on the glove extending through anaperture to a planar flange element located between the exterior glovematerial and the interior glove liner providing means for anchoring saidelongated elastomeric member to the exterior and/or interior layer ofsaid glove by any means, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.

The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from thedescription to follow. In the description reference is made to theaccompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shownby way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention maybe practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detailto enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it isto be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and thatstructural changes may be made without departing from the scope of theinvention. In the accompanying drawings, like reference charactersdesignate the same or similar parts throughout the several views.

The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in alimiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best definedby the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now bedescribed, by way of example, with reference to the accompanyingdrawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a pictorial view showing two snowmobilers, riding inconditions common to the sport. Snow, sleet, icing and spray from arider in front, create hazardous conditions to a rider in the rear wherewet particle matter may accumulate on the helmet visor of said rider.

FIG. 2 is a pictorial view showing two motorcyclists riding in rainyweather conditions. The riders may clear their face shields using thepliable elastomeric elements of the glove by extending the thumb andwith a single motion, wipe the transparent element of the helmet withoutcompletely obstructing their view.

FIG. 3 is a pictorial view depicting two ATV riders, riding inconditions common to the sport, snow, sleet, icing and spray from therider in front, creates hazardous visual conditions to the rider in therear. Shown is particle matter that can accumulate on the helmet visorand shield worn by the rider in the rear.

FIG. 4 is an illustration of the present invention in use. Shown is anindividual wearing shielded helmet eye protective equipment whereupon anaccumulation of wet particle matter has occurred. Using the glove havinga plurality of pliable elastomeric members positioned substantially overthe proximal thumb phalanx, the wearer is able to quickly remove the wetparticle matter by extending the thumb and wiping the transparentelement of the eye protective equipment with the pliable elastomericelement without substantially blocking his vision.

FIG. 5 is another illustration of the present invention in use. Shown isa side view of an individual wearing eye protective equipment whereuponan accumulation of wet particle matter has occurred. Using the glovehaving a plurality of pliable elastomeric members positionedsubstantially over the proximal thumb phalanx, the wearer is able toquickly remove the wet particle matter by extending the thumb and wipingthe transparent element of the eye protective equipment with the pliableelastomeric element without substantially blocking his vision.

FIG. 6 is another illustration depicting a fireman being hit with backspray from the fire in which he is extinguishing. Using the glove havinga plurality of pliable elastomeric members positioned substantially overthe proximal thumb phalanx, the wearer is able to quickly remove the wetparticle matter by extending the thumb and wiping the transparentelement of the eye protective equipment with the pliable elastomericelement without substantially blocking his vision.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the present invention. Shown is a glovehaving an elongated elastomeric member positioned on the exterior thumbarea having a plurality of projecting pliable elastomeric elementsproviding means for easily wiping the transparent elements of eyeprotective equipment. The positioning is such that a wearer can extendthe thumb moving the pliable elastomeric elements into an engagingposition with the transparent element of eye and face protectiveequipment without totally obstructing the vision and selectively movethe pliable elastomeric elements across the transparent element untilthe obstruction has been removed.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the present invention. Shown is a glove havingan elongated elastomeric member fixed positioned to the exterior of theglove having a plurality of protruding pliable elastomeric blade-likeelements extending therefrom.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the present invention taken from FIG. 8 asindicated. Shown is a glove having an exterior layer having an aperturewherethrough extends the exterior portion of the elongated elastomericmember having a plurality of extending pliable blade-like elastomericelements. The elongated elastomeric member has a planar flange elementpositioned between the glove exterior layer and the interior glove linerproviding means for fixedly positioning said elongated elastomericmember to the exterior and/or interior layer of said glove by any meanswell known within the art, such as, bonding, sewing or riveting.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the elongated elastomeric member havinga plurality of longitudinally projecting blade-like elements that areused to engage and clean the transparent elements of eye and faceprotective equipment. Also shown is the planar flange portion of theelongated elastomeric member that is positioned between the exteriorglove material and the interior liner of the glove. The flange providesmeans for anchoring the elongated elastomeric element to the exteriorand/or interior liner of the glove by any means known within the art,such as, bonding, sewing, or riveting.

FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view of the upper thumb portion of theglove. Shown is the elongated elastomeric member having an exteriorportion and an interior portion having connection means therebetween.Between the exterior portion and the interior portion there is a channelextending longitudinally along both sides wherein the exterior glovematerial resides which prevents any moisture wicking into the interiorof the glove. The planar base member has been sown to the interior linerof said glove.

The upper surface of the elongated elastomeric member has a plurality ofridges extending therefrom. The ridges being of various heights providesa device having various degrees of rigidity. While the highest ridgesare the more pliable the lowest ridges provide a more rigid applicationwhen needed.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

With regard to reference numerals used, the following numbering is usedthrough the drawings.

10 present invention

11 glove

12 snowmobile/motorcycle/ATV

14 spray

16 front rider

18 rear rider

20 visor

22 rain

23 individual

24 helmet

26 particle matter

28 elastomeric blade members

30 thumb

32 fire fighter

34 elongated base member

36 outer layer

38 outer layer aperture

40 flange

42 inner layer

44 insulation

46 attachment means

48 channel

50 flap

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S)

In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now bedescribed, by way of example, with reference to the accompanyingdrawings in which FIGS. 1 through 11 illustrate the present inventionbeing a glove for cleaning the windshield of the rider's helmet.

Turning to FIG. 1, shown therein is a pictorial view showing twosnowmobiles 12, riding in conditions common to the sport. Snow, sleet,icing and spray 14 from a rider 16 in front, create hazardous conditionsto a rider 18 in the rear where wet particle matter may accumulate onthe helmet visor 20 of the rider 18.

Turning to FIG. 2, shown therein is a pictorial view showing twomotorcyclists 12 riding in rainy 22 weather conditions. The riders mayclear their face shields 20 using the pliable elastomeric elements ofthe glove of the present invention by extending the thumb and with asingle motion, wipe the transparent element of the helmet withoutcompletely obstructing their view.

Turning to FIG. 3, shown therein is a pictorial view depicting two ATVriders 12, riding in conditions common to the sport. Snow, sleet, icingand spray 14 from the rider 16 in front, creates hazardous visualconditions to the rider 18 in the rear. Shown is particle matter 14 thatcan accumulate on the helmet visor 20 and shield worn by the rider 18 inthe rear.

Turning to FIG. 4, shown therein is an illustration of the presentinvention 10 in use. Shown is an individual 23 wearing shielded helmeteye protective equipment 24 whereupon an accumulation of wet particlematter 26 has occurred. Using the glove 10 having a plurality of pliableelastomeric members 28 positioned substantially over the proximal thumbphalanx or glove thumb 30, the wearer 23 is able to quickly remove thewet particle matter 26 by extending the thumb 30 and wiping thetransparent element 20 of the eye protective equipment 24 with thepliable elastomeric element 28 without substantially blocking hisvision.

Turning to FIG. 5, shown therein is another illustration of the presentinvention 10 in use. Shown is a side view of an individual 23 wearingeye protective equipment 24 whereupon an accumulation of wet particlematter 26 has occurred. Using the glove 10 having a plurality of pliableelastomeric members 28 positioned substantially over the proximal thumbphalanx 30, the wearer 23 is able to quickly remove the wet particlematter 26 by extending the thumb 30 and wiping the transparent element20 of the eye protective equipment with the pliable elastomeric element28 without substantially blocking his vision.

Turning to FIG. 6, shown therein is another illustration depicting afireman 32 being hit with back spray 14 from the fire which he isextinguishing. Using the glove of the present invention 10 having aplurality of pliable elastomeric members positioned substantially overthe proximal thumb phalanx, the wearer is able to quickly remove the wetparticle matter by extending the thumb and wiping the transparentelement 20 of the eye protective equipment 24 with the pliableelastomeric element without substantially blocking his vision.

Turning to FIG. 7, shown therein is a perspective view of the presentinvention 10. Shown is a glove 10 having an elongated elastomeric basemember 34 positioned on the exterior or lateral surface of the thumb 30area between the outer shell of glove 11 and the inner liner andinsulation having a plurality of projecting pliable elastomeric elements28 providing means for easily wiping the transparent elements of eyeprotective equipment. The orientation of base member 34 is such that awearer can extend the thumb 30 thereby moving the pliable elastomericelements 28 into an engaging position with the transparent element ofeye and face protective equipment without totally obstructing the visionand then selectively move the pliable elastomeric elements 28 across thetransparent element until the obstruction has been removed.

Turning to FIG. 8, shown therein is a front view of the presentinvention 10. Shown is a glove 11 having an elongated elastomeric memberfixedly positioned to the exterior edge of the left hand glove(presuming the rider is right-handed) of the present invention 10 beingoriented in a relationship to wipe the visor of the helmet having aplurality of protruding pliable elastomeric blade-like elements 28extending therefrom.

Turning to FIG. 9, shown therein is a sectional view of the presentinvention 10 taken from FIG. 8 as indicated. Shown is a glove 11 havingan exterior layer or outer shell 36 having an aperture 38 through whichextends the exterior portion of the elongated elastomeric base member 34having a plurality of extending pliable blade-like elastomeric elements28.

The elongated elastomeric member has a planar flange element 40positioned between the glove exterior layer 36 and the interior gloveliner 42 providing means for fixedly positioning said elongatedelastomeric base member 34 to the exterior and/or interior layer 36, 42of the glove 11 by any means 46 well known within the art, such as,bonding, sewing or riveting. Insulation layer 44 is also shown.

Turning to FIG. 10, shown there is a perspective view of the elongatedelastomeric base insert member 34 having a plurality of longitudinallyprojecting blade-like elements 28 that are used to engage and clean thetransparent elements of eye and face protective equipment. Also shown isthe planar flange portion 40 of the elongated elastomeric member that ispositioned between the exterior glove material 36 and the interior liner42 of the glove. The flange 40 provides means for anchoring theelongated elastomeric element 34 to the exterior 36 and/or interiorinsulation liner 44 of the glove 11 by any means 46 known within theart, such as, bonding, sewing, or riveting.

Turning to FIG. 11, shown therein is a partial sectional view of thethumb portion of the glove 11. Shown is the elongated elastomeric basemember 34 having an exterior portion 36 and an interior portion 42having connection means 46 therebetween. Between the exterior portion 36and the interior portion 42 there is a channel 48 formed by flap 50extending longitudinally along both sides of base insert 34 over whichthe exterior glove material 36 resides which prevents any moisturewicking into the interior of the glove 11. The planar base member hasbeen sewn 46 to the interior liner 42 of the glove. The upper surface ofthe elongated elastomeric member 34 has a plurality of ridges 28extending therefrom. The ridges 28 being of various heights provides adevice having various degrees of rigidity. While the highest ridges 28are the more pliable the lowest ridges provide a more rigid applicationwhen needed.

What is claimed to be new and desired to be protected by letters patentis set forth in the appended claims:

1. In a glove for being worn on the hand of a user which user is wearinga helmet with a visor thereon, the glove having a thumb thereon, theglove having an outer layer and an inner layer, the improvementcomprising: a) a base member disposed on the glove thumb, said basemember being generally rectangular shaped, said base member disposedlongitudinally along the glove thumb; b) means for attaching said basemember onto the glove thumb; and, c) a plurality of blade-like elementsdisposed on said base member, said blade-like elements disposedlongitudinally along said base member for wiping the visor of a helmet.2. The apparatus of claim 1 6, wherein said base member is elastomeric.3. The apparatus of claim 1 6, wherein said blade-like elements areelastomeric.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base memberfurther comprises a flange for connection to the glove.
 5. The apparatusof claim 4, the outer layer of the glove thumb has an aperture therein.6. The apparatus of claim 5, In a glove for being worn on the hand of auser which user is wearing a helmet with a visor thereon, the glovehaving a thumb thereon, the glove having an outer layer and an innerlayer, the improvement comprising: a) a base member disposed on theglove thumb, said base member being generally rectangular shaped andhaving a flange for connection to the glove, said base member disposedlongitudinally along the glove thumb; b) means for attaching said basemember onto the glove thumb; and, c) a plurality of blade-like elementsdisposed on said base member, said blade-like elements disposedlongitudinally along said base member for wiping the visor of a helmet;wherein said aperturethe outer layer of the glove thumb has an aperturetherein which is complimentarily sized to receive said flange of saidbase member.
 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said flange of saidbase member is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer ofthe glove thumb.
 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the outer layer ofthe glove thumb further comprises a flap which folds over said flange ofsaid base member, said flap forming a waterproof cover over said flange.9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein said means for attaching said basemember onto the glove thumb further comprises sewing said flange to theouter layer and the inner layer of the glove thumb.
 10. The apparatus ofclaim 8, wherein said means for attaching said base member onto theglove thumb further comprises bonding said flange to the outer layer andthe inner layer of the glove thumb.
 11. The apparatus of claim 8,wherein said means for attaching said base member onto the glove thumbfurther comprises riveting said flange to the outer layer and the innerlayer of the glove thumb.
 12. The apparatus of claim 1 6, wherein saidplurality of blade-like elements vary in height, some elements beingthereby longer than other elements.
 13. The apparatus of claim 12,wherein said longer elements of said blade like elements are morepliable than said shorter blade-like elements.
 14. The apparatus ofclaim 1 6, wherein said base member is disposed on the lateral surfaceof the glove thumb.
 15. The apparatus of claim 1 6, further comprisingan insulation layer disposed on the interior of the inner layer of theglove, said base member being attached thereto by said means forattaching.
 16. A glove to be worn on a wearer's hand for improving thewearer's visual conditions by removing obstacles to visibility from aneye protective device without completely obstructing the wearer's view,said glove comprising an inner layer, an outer layer; a thumb; a basemember, at least a portion of said base member is disposedlongitudinally on the thumb of the glove, said base member beingpermanently attached to the glove and having a flange for connection tothe glove; and at least one blade-like element, at least a portion ofwhich is disposed longitudinally on the thumb of the glove, said atleast one blade-like element being disposed longitudinally on the basemember and being permanently attached to the base member; and whereinthe outer layer of said glove has an aperture therein that iscomplimentarily sized to receive the flange, and said at least oneblade-like element is positioned over at least a portion of a dorsalsurface of a proximal thumb phalanx when said glove is worn by anintended wearer for whose hand the glove is sized correctly.
 17. Theglove of claim 16, comprising at least two blade-like elements, andwherein at least one of said blade-like elements varies in height fromat least one other of said blade-like elements.
 18. The glove of claim16, comprising at least two blade-like elements, wherein at least one ofsaid blade-like elements varies in rigidity from at least one other ofsaid blade-like elements.
 19. The glove of claim 16, wherein said basemember is elastomeric.
 20. The glove of claim 16, wherein said basemember is attached to the glove by bonding, sewing, or riveting.
 21. Theglove of claim 16, wherein the outer layer of said glove furthercomprises a flap which folds over the flange, thereby forming awaterproof cover over the flange.
 22. The glove of claim 16, wherein theflange is attached to the glove by disposing said flange between theouter layer of said glove and the inner layer of said glove and bonding,sewing, or riveting said flange to one or both of the outer layer ofsaid glove and the inner layer of said glove.
 23. The glove of claim 16,further comprising an insulating layer, and wherein the flange isattached to the glove by bonding, sewing, or riveting said flange to oneor more of the outer layer of said glove, the inner layer of said glove,and the insulating layer of said glove.
 24. A glove to be worn on awearer's hand for improving the wearer's visual conditions by removingobstacles to visibility from an eye protective device without completelyobstructing the wearer's view, said glove comprising: a thumb and atleast one blade-like element, at least a portion of which is disposedlongitudinally on the thumb of the glove, said at least one blade-likeelement being permanently attached to the glove; a base member, at leasta portion of which is disposed longitudinally on the thumb of the glove,said base member being permanently attached to the glove; wherein saidat least one blade-like element is disposed longitudinally on the basemember; wherein said at least one blade-like element is permanentlyattached to the base member, and wherein said base member furthercomprises a flange for connection to the glove; and an inner layer andan outer layer, wherein the outer layer of said glove has an aperturetherein that is complimentarily sized to receive the flange.
 25. Theglove of claim 24, wherein the outer layer of said glove furthercomprises a flap which folds over the flange, thereby forming awaterproof cover over the flange.
 26. The glove of claim 24, wherein theflange is attached to the glove by disposing said flange between theouter layer of said glove and the inner layer of said glove and bonding,sewing, or riveting said flange to one or both of the outer layer ofsaid glove and the inner layer of said glove.
 27. The glove of claim 24,further comprising an insulating layer, and wherein the flange isattached to the glove by bonding, sewing, or riveting said flange to oneor more of the outer layer of said glove, the inner layer of said glove,and the insulating layer of said glove.